McShay's NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Predicting the first two rounds
Which players will your team target in the first two rounds of the 2016 NFL draft? Todd McShay predicts the picks, with Ezekiel Elliott and DeForest Buckner both in high demand.
Kiper: Jared Goff is the top QB on the Big Board
There is plenty of debate around which quarterback will be taken first, but if it were Mel Kiper's choice, it would be the one coming out of Cal. Here are the latest NFL draft prospect rankings.
LeBron ponders superteam with Melo, CP3, Wade
LeBron James said in a recent interview that he has harbored thoughts about a potential NBA lineup alongside good friends Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade.
Windhorst: LeBron's not being a good leader right now (2:28)
Fisher denies Rams took Sam to nix 'Hard Knocks'
Rams coach Jeff Fisher on Thursday told ESPN that the team did not select openly gay player Michael Sam in 2014 just to avoid appearing on HBO's "Hard Knocks."
TrueHoop Presents: You won't believe how Nike lost Steph
Ethan Sherwood Strauss tells the never-before-told story of the worst endorsement pitch ever that led to Stephen Curry leaving Nike for Under Armour.
Parents of A&M player left before he hit tying shot
The parents of Texas A&M's Admon Gilder left their son's game against Northern Iowa early, missing his role in the Aggies' epic comeback.
Report: NFL concussion studies used flawed data
NFL research intended to have a full account of diagnosed concussions from 1996 to 2001, but the data missed about 10 percent of concussions from that period, according to The New York Times.
How Brandon Ingram got his hometown to root for Duke, of all things
People in Kinston, North Carolina, don't root for Duke. They root for UNC or NC State or Wake or ... well, just not Duke. But Brandon Ingram's sweet demeanor and smooth game have changed that.
Coaches identify matchups that will determine Thursday's games
Our three former coaches -- Seth Greenberg, Fran Fraschilla and Dan Dakich -- look at Thursday's Sweet 16 matchups and identify what each team should be worried about.
Meet Uncle Anthony: Kansas superfan, master clockmaker (3:25)
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Sweet 16 Thursday: When the tourney stops being polite and starts getting real
After a wild first two rounds of the NCAA tournament , Thursday's Sweet 16 games are delightfully chalky.
Daily Word: What Maryland must do to knock off No. 1 Kansas
For Maryland to reach the Elite Eight, it has to figure out how to beat No. 1 overall seed Kansas. What can the Terps do to advance against the Jayhawks?
Men's NCAA tournament bracket
Review all the chaos to hit this year's tournament and plot out the drama that is still to come.
#LeanInTogether: NBA promotes support for women
What does it mean for men to lean in and help women? NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Facebook COO/founder of Lean In Sheryl Sandberg use Chris Bosh and Becky Hammon to explain.
Netherlands and Barcelona legend Cruyff dies
Netherlands and Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68.
Laettner: Duke's Allen should heed my lessons
Christian Laettner says he hoped Grayson Allen learned from what he went through in college before a fruitful 13-year career in the NBA.
Second chance bracket
We get it. Some trendy title picks didn't make the Sweet 16. Many high seeds are out. Want a redo on your bracket? Click here!
Curry drops step-back 3-pointer over DeAndre (0:12)
Steve Kerr openly admits Warriors are chasing 73 wins, finally
Golden State's success this season has killed a once-burgeoning rivalry between the Clippers and the Warriors.
Gruden's QB Camp: Paxton Lynch's mindset (2:13)
Coach's impressive pregame handshake ritual (0:57)
Why acquiring Ken Giles was stunning move by Astros
The Astros, a team powered by new-age data, pulled off a huge trade in the offseason when they dealt for closer Ken Giles. Jayson Stark examines why they made the shocking move.
Mock draft: Lakers take Ben Simmons No. 1?
Chad Ford and Kevin Pelton played our NBA lottery mock draft generator and the Lakers grabbed the No. 1 pick. See who our Insiders select for every team in the top 10.
Hield makes Wooden Award statement with tourney performances
Oklahoma's Buddy Hield has separated himself from the others vying for the Wooden Award with his two outstanding games during the NCAA tournament.
Uni Watch: Lions redesign contest results
With the Lions expected to update their uniforms in 2017, Uni Watch asked you to redesign the team's look. Some readers approached the job with a pair of tweezers, others with a sledgehammer.
Five free-agent signings that shouldn't be overlooked
Though big-money signings get the headlines, some under-the-radar deals end up better long-term. Field Yates identifies five value signings, including the Panthers retaining DE Charles Johnson.
BBTN 100: Teasing the Top 10
With 90 players already revealed, it's not hard to figure out who will be in the final 10 of our BBTN100. But who will be No. 1? Watch Baseball Tonight (10 p.m. ET, ESPN) to find out.
Miggy, Aroldis among players ranked too high in BBTN 100
With the help of his ZiPS projections, Dan Szymborski identifies the players who are overrated in the BBTN 100, including stars such as Miguel Cabrera (ranked in top 10) and Aroldis Chapman (22).
Low-key retirement announcement another example of a more humble A-Rod
Buster Olney looks at how Alex Rodriguez has changed since returning to baseball in 2015, expresses his admiration of the late Joe Garagiola and more.
Mudiay's half-court buzzer-beater wins game (0:42)
Becky Hammon and Coach Pop leaning in together (1:35)
Do Not Draft list: catchers, closers, CarGo
Eric Karabell reveals his 2016 avoid list for drafts, and the top two catchers are prominent, along with several Cubs.
Joe Garagiola Sr. was part of growing up a baseball fan for many
Joe Garagiola Sr., who died Wednesday at age 90, brought fun to baseball broadcasting.
Bodo: Djokovic is the master of tennis Masters
Novak Djokovic will try to unseat Rafael Nadal in Miami for first place on the roll of Masters 1000 champions -- a feat that's more inevitable than hypothetical.
NBA Player Power Rankings: Are LeBron and Steph slipping?
After down weeks for LeBron James and Stephen Curry, where does Kawhi Leonard land in relation to the two heavyweights in Chris Broussard's weekly NBA Player Power Rankings?
Warriors find their magic numbers
Golden State saw one streak come to an end, but their winning ways continued at home behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Texas road trip: Behind the scenes with the Warriors (2:52)
Lomachenko putting money where his mouth is to lure Walters
Featherweight titlist Vasyl Lomachenko is willing to put a portion of his own purse on the line in order to get a deal done with Nicholas Walters.
Billups: LeBron right now is acting 'unprofessional' (1:07)
Bet on Chip Kelly being smart enough to change
At this point, 49ers coach Chip Kelly must know he needs to make a change or three. And if he's really as smart as we think, Kelly won't make the same mistakes that got him fired in Philly.
Someone alert the rim, Aaron Gordon is coming (0:23)
How to bet every Sweet 16 game
Looking to wager on the NCAA tournament? With the Sweet 16 field set, Dave Tuley and Andrew Lange give their best bets on every game.
Rockets introduce garbage can of distraction (0:19)
El retiro de Alex RodrÃguez: Un anuncio innecesario
Alex Rodriguez le dijo el miércoles a ESPN.com que planea retirarse del béisbol luego de la temporada del 2017, cuando terminará su actual contrato con los Yankees de Nueva York.
Check your brackets!
See how your men's tournament bracket is faring -- we'll be tracking all of your hits (and misses) right here.
Previewing "The Challengers" for MLG CS:GO Columbus Major
Tomi "lurppis" Kovanen previews the eight teams that won their way into the MLG Counter-Strike:Global Offensive Major Championship in Columbus - which has a $1 million prize pool - via qualifer.
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Dana O'Neil ESPN Senior Writer
First open practice of the day in Philadelphia - Wisconsin. Can't say enough about the job Greg Gard has done with the Badgers.
Who is baseball's top player?
Did our voters choose the Angels' Mike Trout, Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw or Nationals' Bryce Harper? Find out Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on Baseball Tonight.
Sign up for ESPN's Fantasy Baseball
Opening Day is sneaking up, so why not sign up for ESPN's Fantasy Baseball while you're watching spring training games? You can even draft your team directly from our new and improved app. Play for free
Ben Goessling ESPN Staff Writer
Carson Wentz is showing scouts what they wanted to see at North Dakota State. Flings it 60 yards downfield, and has displayed good timing on intermediate routes. The only two throws he's missed were deep balls; his receiver might have lost track of the first one, and Wentz barely overshot his target on the second one.
South Carolina gets top QB recruit
The Gamecocks had a huge need at quarterback and Will Muschamp took a giant step toward shoring up the future, securing a commitment from ESPN Junior 300 Jake Bentley. Instant impact (Insider)
Meet Houston's trash can of distraction
A green bear slapped on the trash can, and a green man emerged. Why? We may never know.
McShay's 2016 NFL Mock Draft 4.0
Todd McShay has been deep in tape study for the last few months, and with the draft just over a month away, it's a good time to visit his next mock. First two rounds (Insider)
Windhorst: LeBron's not being a good leader
Brian Windhorst joins The Dan Le Batard Show to say LeBron James' passive-aggressive moves make it tough to be his teammate.
Handshakes on handshakes on handshakes
How do you make every player on your team feel special? A custom handshake. Whitman assistant Stephen Garnett will show you how it's done.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
ViewFromVegas of Sweet 16 lines with just under eight hours until today's first game tips off at 7:10 pm ET: Villanova -4 vs. Miami-Florida, o/u 140 Oklahoma -2.5 vs. Texas A&M, o/u 146.5 Kansas -6.5 vs. Maryland, o/u 144 Oregon -3 vs. Duke, o/u 157
NCAA tournament will keep being bonkers
FiveThirtyEight knew going in that this was a wide-open college basketball season with no clear favorite. Excitement just getting started
ICYMI: The Nuggets' miracle game winner
The 76ers just cannot catch a break.
Back on the plus side of history
The Warriors' chances of compiling the NBA's best win-loss record have moved back over the 50 percent mark since their loss to the Spurs Saturday.
The great debate: Wentz or Goff?
Mel Kiper Jr. says initial impressions of being a more physically-imposing QB caused Carson Wentz to be rated ahead of Cal's Jared Goff.
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
The Marlins win the prize for the most accomplished batting practice pitchers in baseball. First Barry Bonds. Then Don Mattingly.
Curry drops step-back 3 over DeAndre
Steph Curry took advantage of his quickness to dust Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan, then can a signature 3-pointer.
Top stats to know: Carson Wentz's pro day
All NFL eyes are on the North Dakota State quarterback Thursday, wondering what to make of the player who led led the Bison to a fifth straight FCS title. Draft comparables
Stephen A.: Coach K is wrong
Mike Krzyzewski wasn't happy about ESPN reporting his teams are 0-4 in NCAA tournament games in the Pacific time zone. Stephen A. Smith has some thoughts about that.
Josh Norman's Batman audition
If the Panthers CB wasn't considered for the role of the caped crusader... Well, that was probably a good decision.
Uni Watch: Lions redesign contest results
With the Lions expected to update their uniforms in 2017, Uni Watch asked you to redesign the team's look. Some readers approached the job with a pair of tweezers -- others came in with a sledgehammer. Results
Don't derail your fantasy baseball draft
Rule No. 1: Don't do what everyone else is doing. Tips to know
Zach LaVine: Not just a dunker
Ankle-breaking crossovers and fancy finger rolls are also LaVine specialities.
McShay: Joey Bosa would be a great Cowboy
But Mel Kiper Jr. has some concerns about drafting the Buckeye defender fourth overall.
How good was Johan Cruyff?
In a ESPN FC list of the all-time best World Cup players from 2014, the Dutch attacker, who died today at 68, came in at No. 3. Player profile
